T-23 Uirapuru vs T-33 Shooting Star

Overview

The T-23 Uirapuru and the T-33 Shooting Star are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Aerotec and Lockheed respectively.

The T-33 Shooting Star reaches 970 km/h β€” 4.3x the T-23 Uirapuru's 225 km/h. The T-23 Uirapuru has an operational range of 800 km vs 2,052 km for the T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 Shooting Star operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 4,500 m for the T-23 Uirapuru. At 6,832 kg MTOW, the T-33 Shooting Star is 8.1x the T-23 Uirapuru's 840 kg.

The T-23 Uirapuru has been produced in 155 units vs 6,557 for the T-33 Shooting Star. The T-33 Shooting Star first flew 17 years before the T-23 Uirapuru (1948 vs 1965).

Brazilian military trainer aircraft, developed in the mid-1960s, used for primary flight training by South American air forces.
Aerotec T-23 Uirapuru Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aerotec
First flight 2 June 1965
Year introduced 1968
Number produced 155 units
Average unit price --
American subsonic jet trainer, developed in the late 1940s, extensively used for advanced pilot training and light combat operations worldwide.
Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed
First flight 22 March 1948
Year introduced 1948
Number produced 6557 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 13.5 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 8.5 m β—‰
Height 2.7 m β—‰
Length 6.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 225 km/h β—‰
Operational range 800 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 840 kg β—‰
Empty weight 540 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 120 kW β—‰
Wing area 21.8 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.8 m β—‰
Height 3.6 m β—‰
Length 11.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 970 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,052 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,832 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,794 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 2,086 kgf β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 225 km/h, a difference of 745 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 800 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 840 kg.
Which is larger, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the T-23 Uirapuru's 6.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 20 years before the T-23 Uirapuru which entered service in 1968.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-23 Uirapuru or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 155 units of the T-23 Uirapuru.